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S402 KGO

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,030 mi
Last recorded183,030 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS402 KGO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 183,030 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 176,424 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 176,337 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 170,089 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 170,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 160,644 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 151,373 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 146,135 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 142,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 142,291 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 139,857 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 135,353 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 135,235 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Glass affecting beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Linkage broken (1.7.2)

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glass starting to affect beam image (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 126,889 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Minor Gearbox Oil Leak

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under Shield Fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 118,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 113,031 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 113,031 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 106,028 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 100,131 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 95,368 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 89,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare tyre flat

Fail 15 Jun 2010 89,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Jun 2009 84,761 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 78,667 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,091 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 64,455 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?

Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,216
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
7,294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,048
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,988
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,960
position lamp(s) not working 1,626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,535
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S402 KGO is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 121,755 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus LS400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S402 KGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus LS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S402 KGO registered?

S402 KGO is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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